A progressive is someone who believes in the social contract between a government and its people. Progressives believe that workers have a right to a living wage, reasonable job security, and a healthy working environment. We believe that everyone has the right to health insurance. We believe that the government should guarantee a high quality education for all citizens. We also believe that no corporation should be allowed to destroy our environment. We believe that poverty, intolerance, and imperialism are not 'the American way'.

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